At Datz Delicatessen, it is all about the food. Whether stopping by for a sumptuous breakfast of fluffy eggs and crisp bacon, picking up a fresh salad or specialty sandwich for lunch or sitting down to a full dinner of roast pork or smoked salmon, the food is the main attraction. To go along with your meal, Datz offers an extensive selection of imported beers and wines as well as domestic varieties. Dine in or call ahead for takeout or delivery. When visiting, check their ongoing list of activities including brunches, cooking tips and wine tasting events.
At Woody’s, prime cuts of meat, organic vegetables and fresh fruits are the main ingredients to every salad, sandwich or soup created in the kitchen. Since 1972, the staff has created the best tasting homemade selections for lunches, dinners and specialty platters for parties and events. Scrumptious sandwiches such as the Buccaneer are loaded with lean roast beef, topped with a flavorful tomato, basil and bacon sauce served on your choice of fresh bread, roll or croissant. Choose a bowl of fresh-made soup from a selection of three such as Caribbean Chicken Chowder, Mushroom Sesame or Gasparilla Minestrone with Parmesan. Add an Asian chicken, fresh fruit, or spinach gorgonzola salad to your meal for a final change. Delivery available. -Vickie Ferguson
Choose one of the refreshing sweet treats offered at Tanya's and Matt's, in business making homemade ice cream since 1991. Enter the cool confines of ice cream haven and order your favorite creamy concoction. Select a thick milkshake, assorted sundaes with delicious ice cream flavors, floats and sodas, slushies, smoothies, and a choice of single, double, or triple scoop cones. Choose a hand-packed pint and quart of luscious ice cream to go. For a light snack, hot dogs, pizza, pastries, and bottled drinks are on the menu. For special events, catering services and handcrafted ice sculptures by Matt are available. - Vickie Ferguson
Once you have observed the crazy tiled floor and the cozy decor, you'll discover the treasures of this old-fashioned store. Word lovers have the chance to access a very rich selection of books here, with various subjects such as fiction, travel, science and medicine, cuisine, history, business or biography. The goal? To increase customer's passion for reading! If you like enjoying a cup of local tea or artisanal coffee while reading, you'll find what you need: the Oxford Exchange also carries an amazing selection of those, to be enjoyed perched on a bar stool or comfortably reclined in a deep armchair.
Engine No9 is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Located on St Pete strip, this bar by talented owner and executive chef Jason Esposito is a great place to catch the live game when in the Tampa Bay Area. Every table has a television screen, and hockey is a favorite of the Esposito family with two generations professionally into the sport. Grab a chilled draft from among 60 domestic, international and tap brews. The upscale American fare features typical favorites like Chili Dog, Bacon Cheeseburger and Tex Mex Melt, with the inclusion gourmet burgers like The Heart Attack and One Bad Pig.
Saint Petersburg brings on the elegance with Rococo Steak, one of the best steakhouses in the city. The decor is one of sophistication, with plush carpets, unique chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and art on the walls. The menu offers impressive choices of different meats, with chicken, seafood and steaks as the featured items. Try the corn fed filet mignon with a side of caramelized broccoli or the wood grilled duck breast accompanied with the Anaheim creamed corn. There is a full bar offered, so indulge yourself in a variety of wine and cocktails, the perfect way to end the night.